Commercial Construction
Commercial Restrooms
Commercial and ADA restroom construction and renovation – fixtures, toilet partitions, finishes and accessibility – built around your tenants and operations.
Overview
Commercial restrooms take heavy daily use and are reviewed closely for accessibility. Fixture counts, clearances, grab bar locations, mounting heights, door swings and the route to the restroom all matter, and they are typically checked at plan review and inspection.
We build new restrooms in build-outs and renovate existing ones in occupied buildings – offices, retail, restaurants, medical suites and shared building cores. In occupied spaces we plan the work so the building keeps working restrooms available, noise and dust are contained, and tenants know what to expect.
Licensed plumbing and electrical contractor partners perform the regulated work, and your architect or design professional documents the accessibility layout. Specialist trade partners handle partitions, tile and finishes under our supervision.
Who it’s for
- Tenant build-outs that need new restrooms
- Property managers renovating building-core restrooms
- Owners bringing older restrooms closer to current accessibility standards as part of a renovation
- Restaurants, retail and medical offices with high public use
- Buildings with failing fixtures, partitions or water-damaged finishes
What’s included
Typically included
- Review of the landlord work letter to confirm which restroom work is landlord or tenant scope
- Review of the layout for accessibility clearances, fixture counts and mounting heights with your design professional
- Selective demolition and protection of adjacent occupied areas
- Plumbing rough-in and fixture installation: water closets, urinals, lavatories and flush valves
- Toilet partitions and urinal screens in the selected material
- Grab bars, accessories and blocking installed during framing
- Wall and floor tile or other durable, cleanable finishes
- Lighting, exhaust ventilation and occupancy sensor coordination
- Accessible doors, hardware and signage
- Inspection coordination and final punch list
Common exclusions
- Upgrades to building sanitary or water service beyond the restroom, unless identified and included
- Accessibility work outside the restroom, such as parking or the exterior route, unless included
- Janitorial supplies and consumables
- Correction of hidden conditions such as damaged drain lines, priced once uncovered
- Design and sealed drawings, which are provided by your architect or engineer
Every proposal lists its own inclusions and exclusions in writing.
Materials, design options & upgrades
How pricing works
Restroom work is priced per project from the drawings, the number of fixtures and partitions, the finish selections, and a site visit to review existing plumbing, walls and access.
In occupied buildings the estimate also accounts for phasing, temporary facilities if needed, after-hours work and protection of surrounding areas. If restrooms are part of a larger build-out, they are priced within that project’s budget.
What changes the cost
- Number of fixtures, stalls and restrooms
- Relocation of fixtures versus replacing in the same location
- Underslab plumbing work and concrete cutting
- Partition material and accessory selections
- Tile and finish levels
- Accessibility changes, such as enlarging rooms or relocating doors
- Phasing, after-hours work and temporary restroom needs in occupied buildings
If this work is part of a larger project, it’s priced within that project’s budget — please don’t add separate estimates together. Read the pricing guide.
Typical stages
Site review
We document existing plumbing, dimensions and access, and review the layout with your design professional.
Permitting
Drawings are submitted and plan review comments are addressed with your design team.
Phasing plan
In occupied buildings we agree which restrooms stay open, work hours and tenant notices.
Demolition and rough-in
Existing finishes are removed, and plumbing, electrical, blocking and carriers are installed and inspected.
Finishes and fixtures
Tile, partitions, fixtures, accessories and signage are installed.
Inspection and turnover
Final inspections, cleaning and punch list are completed before the restroom returns to service, with sign-offs tied into certificate of occupancy coordination on build-outs.
What affects the schedule
- Permit review and the scope of any accessibility corrections
- Partition and fixture lead times
- How many restrooms must remain in service during the work
- After-hours or weekend work requirements set by the landlord or tenants
- Hidden conditions in existing plumbing
Questions & answers
Do renovated restrooms have to meet current accessibility standards?
Renovations often trigger accessibility requirements, but how much applies depends on the scope and your jurisdiction. Your architect or design professional determines the requirements, and the building department reviews them.
Can the restrooms stay open during work?
In buildings with more than one restroom, we usually phase the work so some remain in service. Where that is not possible, temporary facilities can be arranged.
Which partition material is most durable?
Solid plastic and phenolic partitions resist moisture and scratching well and suit high-use areas. Steel partitions cost less but can show wear sooner in damp conditions.
Start here
Planning commercial restrooms?
A short form — three steps, a few minutes. Share plans or photos if you have them. We’ll review it and follow up using the contact details you provide.